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Do antique cars need inspection in NY?

Do antique cars need inspection in NY?

Low Enhanced Inspection. This inspection is required for all vehicles from and including model year 1995 and older, through and including vehicles that are up to 25 model years old, and that weigh 18,000 lbs. or less.

How do I get antique plates in NY?

  1. Do it by phone. You cannot apply for historical plates by phone.
  2. Do it by mail. You must apply for personalized historical plates by mail. Mail required documents to: NYS DMV.
  3. Do it at the DMV. You can apply for standard historical plates at any DMV office. (You must apply by mail for personalized historical plates.)

How many license plates are required in New York State?

The New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requires 1 license plate for most passenger vehicles, motorcycles, and trailers. The NY DMV issues standard plates as well as personalized plates, picture plates, and several other specialty license plates.

Do I need a license plate in NY?

If you own a vehicle and live in New York, you’ll need NY license plates to operate it on public roads. The New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requires 1 license plate for most passenger vehicles, motorcycles, and trailers.

How do you get a license plate in NYC?

To apply for license plates, you’ll register your vehicle with the DMV. If you already have NY plates, you may be able to transfer tags to your new car. Before your tags expire, you need to renew your registration to renew your license plates, which can be completed online, in person, or by mail.

What is the New York state license plate?

Basic car registration plates are permanent car tags that arrive in the mail between one and two weeks after registering a car in New York. The current basic NY DMV license plate is called the Empire Gold plate, which features a gold background with navy blue lettering.